Washington DC National Academy of Sciences FDC commemorative envelope 1963

$ 3.7

Topic: Science Denomination: 5 Cent Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue Color: Multi-Color Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Grade: Ungraded Quality: Used Certification: Uncertified Place of Origin: United States

Description

First Day of Issue envelope bearing the new science commemorative postage stamp which was issued at Washington D.C., on October 14, 1963 in conjunction with the Centennial of the National Academy of Sciences. The Envelope carries a cachet commemorating the Centennial. Designed by Antonio Frasconi, wood engraver and painter.